Job Title: Propulsion Engineer – Satellite Systems

Location:
Hyderabad, Telangana

Department:
Propulsion / GNC

Experience Level:
(2+ years)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled
Propulsion Engineer
to lead the design, analysis, integration, and testing of propulsion systems for our LEO satellite missions. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of electric and/or chemical propulsion systems and has hands-on experience in full lifecycle spacecraft development.

Responsibilities:
- Design, and trade studies of satellite propulsion systems (chemical, electric).
- Conduct performance modeling, plume analysis, and mission-specific delta-v calculations.
- Manage propulsion subsystem integration with satellite bus, including mechanical and thermal interfaces.
- Develop detailed propulsion system budgets (mass, power, delta-v, etc.).
- Oversee procurement and qualification of thrusters, valves, tanks, Thruster Control Units and feed systems.
- Define and review test plans for propulsion systems – from component-level to integrated hotfire and system testing.




- Support propulsion operations during AIT (Assembly, Integration & Testing) and post-launch commissioning.
- Interface with vendors, launch providers, and cross-functional teams (GNC, ADCS, Thermal, Systems).

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (PhD preferred for research-focused roles).
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in propulsion system design, preferably in space missions.
- Proficiency in tools such as MATLAB, Python, ANSYS, CAD (SolidWorks, NX), and fluid dynamics software.
- In-depth knowledge of satellite propulsion options (monopropellant, bipropellant, electric propulsion such as HET, GIE, FEEP, etc.).
- Experience with flight hardware development, testing, and qualification processes.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ECSS, NASA GEVS, or MIL-STD.
- Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and cross-fun

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